Load Fund. What is a 'Load Fund'. A load fund is a mutual fund that comes with a sales charge or commission. The fund investor pays the load, which goes to compensate a sales intermediary, such as a broker, financial planner or investment advisor, for his time and expertise in selecting an appropriate fund for the investor.
When levels of glycogen in the liver are very low, such as when you are fasting or on a low-carbohydrate diet, the liver uses alternative sources to produce and release more glucose into the bloodstream. Through a process called gluconeogenesis, the liver can create glucose from amino acids, the building blocks of protein and fat byproducts.
Glucose is a type of sugar found in the blood. Eating a meal causes blood glucose levels to rise. Normally, as levels of glucose in the blood increase, the pancreas produces insulin. The insulin causes body cells to absorb the glucose and a gradual drop in the blood sugar level results.